Why the **** is Jessie Bates not signed yet?

[THE PISTONS]

(05-16-2022, 02:26 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: I just read that Jessie Bates still hasn't signed his franchise tender and hasnt shown up to workouts.

I find this interesting. Is he not signing the tender because hes pissed, or because they are still possibly negotiating?

This plays out occasionally with franchise tagged players. They get mad. They don't sign. They miss voluntary workouts. Then, some miss camp.

He's likely not thrilled that the Bengals drafted a Safety in Round 1.

I don't know.

I'd guess that he'll play if you forced me to predict. But I doubt he shows up to the voluntary workouts.